GAW vs ABF Match Prediction : 1st Qualifier, Caribbean Premier League, 2026
GAW vs ABF Win Probability
60%
GAW
40%
ABF
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons To Win, 2.34
Head-to-head stands at 4-1 in favor of Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.
Hasan Nawaz has 140 runs in his last five matches, providing consistent starts.
Amir Jangoo leads Falcons with 127 runs in five matches, stabilizing the top order.
GAW vs ABF Betting Tips
Shai Hope to score over 22.5 runs
Shai Hope has been one of Guyana Amazon Warriors' most dependable batters this season and has repeatedly provided stability at the top of the order. He scored 47 from just 26 balls when these teams last met before the Falcons' 65-run victory, and also made 39 against Jamaica Kingsmen and 42 against Trinbago Knight Riders during the latter stages of the league phase. With Guyana likely to rely on Hope to anchor the innings, 23 runs is a reasonable line.
Amir Jangoo to score over 16.5 runs
Amir Jangoo has been a consistent part of Antigua's top order and has been trusted to provide a platform alongside Evin Lewis. The Falcons have plenty of power in the middle order through Hasan Nawaz, Moeen Ali and Shadab Khan, but Jangoo's contribution in the opening overs remains important. With the Falcons expected to face a strong Guyana attack, getting past 16.5 runs would give them a useful foundation.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Guyana Amazon Warriors face Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at Kensington Oval in a high-stakes Caribbean Premier League clash. Both sides arrive with recent wins, but their last meeting went the Falcons’ way.
Guyana Amazon Warriors have three wins in their last five matches, showing resilience after a recent defeat to Barbados Tridents. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have four wins across the same window, including a statement win over Guyana Amazon Warriors earlier this week.
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Head-to-Head Record
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have dominated this matchup, winning four of the five recorded meetings. Guyana Amazon Warriors have managed only one win in the rivalry, while the Falcons have taken control in recent contests, reinforcing a trend that favors Antigua and Barbuda Falcons heading into this game.
GAW vs ABF Team Previews
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Guyana Amazon Warriors split their last two, beating Trinbago Knight Riders and Saint Lucia Kings before falling to Barbados Tridents. The batting has been shared, with Shai Hope topping their recent-run chart at 101 across five appearances, while Glenn Phillips added 72 in three outings. Shimron Hetmyer has 47 across five matches, suggesting starts without a big conversion. That puts pressure on the middle order to finish well.
With the ball, Imran Tahir leads the attack with eight wickets in five recent games. Shamar Joseph has five wickets in four matches, adding pace threat up front. Romario Shepherd contributes balance with five wickets and late-order runs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz has nine wickets in three appearances, offering a strong powerplay and middle-overs option if picked again. The ingredients are present, but execution at the death remains a watchpoint.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Expected Playing 11
Shai Hope (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Glenn Phillips, Mavendra Dindyal, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dwaine Pretorius, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Imran Tahir (C)
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Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons bring strong momentum after wins over Guyana Amazon Warriors, Trinbago Knight Riders, and Barbados Tridents in recent fixtures. The batting core is steady with Amir Jangoo scoring 127 in five matches and Hasan Nawaz adding 140 in five. Moeen Ali has chipped in 121 in five, while Shadab Khan’s 102 highlights a deep middle order that can access boundary options across the innings.
The bowling unit looks sharp. Joshua James has nine wickets in five matches and Alzarri Joseph has seven in four, giving strike power through pace. Rahkeem Cornwall adds control and wickets with six in four, while Shadab Khan offers a reliable leg-spin option with five in five. This attack has covered all phases well over the last run of games.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Expected Playing 11
Amir Jangoo (WK), Hasan Nawaz, Moeen Ali, Shadab Khan, Evin Lewis, Kusal Perera, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua James, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Sufiyan Muqeem
GAW vs ABF Toss Prediction
We expect the captain winning the toss to field first at Kensington Oval. The ground often rewards chasing with evening dew and truer pace under lights, while both sides have recent success building pressure with the ball before pacing a pursuit.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Kensington Oval typically offers good carry with early seam and grip for quality spinners as the game wears on. Expect a balanced surface where set batters can accelerate, but new batters need a sighter against the hard new ball. A competitive first-innings total should sit around the mid-160s given recent trends at the venue.
GAW vs ABF : Who Will Win?
We give a slight edge to Antigua and Barbuda Falcons based on superior recent form and wicket-taking depth. Guyana Amazon Warriors have the spin to flip conditions, but the Falcons’ batting core looks more settled. Pro Tip: Lean toward Antigua and Barbuda Falcons if they chase under lights.
Bet on Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to win.
